The Sporting Lodge Journal
Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.
James Purdey and Sons
John Purdey, originally from Scotland, travelled to London in 1690, and his son, James, born in 1739, found work as a Blacksmith on The Minories near the Tower of London....
James Purdey and Sons
John Purdey, originally from Scotland, travelled to London in 1690, and his son, James, born in 1739, found work as a Blacksmith on The Minories near the Tower of London....
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Beretta - Italian Flair and Style
Maestro Bartolomeo Beretta, a renaissance craftsman started the Beretta Company in 1526 in Lombardy, Italy. It has since been passed down through 15 generations of the Beretta family. Still, nearly...
Beretta - Italian Flair and Style
Maestro Bartolomeo Beretta, a renaissance craftsman started the Beretta Company in 1526 in Lombardy, Italy. It has since been passed down through 15 generations of the Beretta family. Still, nearly...
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Failsworth - A History
Here’s a little insight into one of our newest brands, Failsworth. A Brief History Failsworth was originally established in 1875 under the name ‘Maypole Hat Works’. In 1881 the company...
Failsworth - A History
Here’s a little insight into one of our newest brands, Failsworth. A Brief History Failsworth was originally established in 1875 under the name ‘Maypole Hat Works’. In 1881 the company...
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Straight From Our Rep - Ross, Fjällräven
Here at The Sporting Lodge, we like to keep up to date with the latest news from our brand representatives, and today we had a visit from our Fjallraven rep,...
Straight From Our Rep - Ross, Fjällräven
Here at The Sporting Lodge, we like to keep up to date with the latest news from our brand representatives, and today we had a visit from our Fjallraven rep,...
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Sporting Lodge Website and Showroom Launch
What a busy year we’ve had! At The Sporting Lodge, we’re excited to announce our new website launch, which offers an improved user experience and many new features. We hope...
Sporting Lodge Website and Showroom Launch
What a busy year we’ve had! At The Sporting Lodge, we’re excited to announce our new website launch, which offers an improved user experience and many new features. We hope...
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Sweden Joins Forces with Scotland - New Fjällrä...
The world-renowned Scottish Shetland Wool used since the 1800s for the British Army has now been combined with a Swedish Fjallraven twist. Fjallraven , who pioneered the exclusive G-1000 fabric...
Sweden Joins Forces with Scotland - New Fjällrä...
The world-renowned Scottish Shetland Wool used since the 1800s for the British Army has now been combined with a Swedish Fjallraven twist. Fjallraven , who pioneered the exclusive G-1000 fabric...
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Our Essential Festival Kit
Festival season is well and truly upon us.. are YOU all kitted out? We’ve put together four of our festival favourites so you can learn more about them as we...
Our Essential Festival Kit
Festival season is well and truly upon us.. are YOU all kitted out? We’ve put together four of our festival favourites so you can learn more about them as we...
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Father's Day Feature - Fjällräven No. 21 Backpack
One week to go and typically, Father’s Day has either been forgotten about or clouded by (excuse the pun) the current top notch British weather we’ve been lucky enough to...
Father's Day Feature - Fjällräven No. 21 Backpack
One week to go and typically, Father’s Day has either been forgotten about or clouded by (excuse the pun) the current top notch British weather we’ve been lucky enough to...
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Featured - Fjällräven Greenland No. 1 Special E...
At the Sporting Lodge, we’re big fans of the whole Fjallraven range , but once in a while we come across a particularly stand-out product that deserves its own spotlight!...
Featured - Fjällräven Greenland No. 1 Special E...
At the Sporting Lodge, we’re big fans of the whole Fjallraven range , but once in a while we come across a particularly stand-out product that deserves its own spotlight!...
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